Arsenal now possess depth to win Champions League
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Gabriel Martinelli needed just 36 seconds on the field to score Arsenal's first goal in their 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the UEFA Champions League group stage.According to Opta data, this
Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson says Gabriel Martinelli must be "commended" for his attitude in coming off the bench to score for Arsenal at Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday. The forward scored just 36 seconds after his introduction in the second half - the fastest goal ever scored by a substitute for the Gunners in the Champions League - and Robinson believes it shows the attacking options now available to Mikel Arteta.
Over in the Netherlands, PSV generated chances, but it was a match to forget. Ricardo Pepi conceded a penalty that Promise David scored in the 9th minute of play, and from there it was all Union Saint-Gilloise who won their first ever Champions League match 3-1. Next up comes the later matches but that was quite a start to the day.
MIKEL ARTETA claimed he KNEW Gabriel Martinelli would be Arsenal’s saviour off the bench to snatch a late Champions League victory. Martinelli scored in the 72nd minute with only his FOURTH touch
So, Arsenal come from behind to make it two wins from two, while Man City come from behind to get their first win and first WSL points under new boss Andree Jeglertz. Over to you, Chelsea, Manchester United and the rest on Sunday.
The lone goal of Liverpool's win over Arsenal was one of the most impressive free kicks the league has ever seen
Ange Postecoglou got a harsh reintroduction to the Premier League on Saturday. Nick Woltemade's first taste of English soccer couldn't have been sweeter. A trip to Arsenal was among the hardest possible starts for Postecoglou following his hiring by Nottingham Forest this week and the former Tottenham manager saw his new team get brushed aside 3-0 at Emirates Stadium.
Alessia Russo scores twice as Arsenal move to the top of the Women's Super League table with an emphatic comeback victory against West Ham.
This is the first official meeting between the two teams. However, fans may recall that Arsenal comfortably defeated Bilbao 3-0 in a friendly during the Emirates Cup this summer. It should be noted that the results of friendly matches often do not accurately reflect the strength disparity between the two teams.
Mikel Arteta’s second half substitutions make the difference as Arsenal’s squad depth shines through in Champions League opener